Check out our October Virtual Workshops and Virtual Fairs are offering in October and November. Fairs hosted by University Career Services are not open to students enrolled in the MBA, Law, Dental, and Medical programs. Share these opportunities with your students!
Below are our October Virtual Workshops. Mark your calendars and share them with your students!
Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems – October – 7th • ALL DAY
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LinkedIn: Expand Your Network, Leverage Your Job Search – October 12th • at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM • Zoom
LinkedIn has become one of the primary career exploration, job searching, and networking tools available on-line. In this workshop, you will learn how to best utilize LinkedIn to explore career options, develop professional relationships, maximize your profile and connections, and communicate your subject matter expertise. Additionally, you will learn how best to connect with UNC-CH alumni and strengthen your professional brand through LinkedIn.
Zoom link: https://go.unc.edu/Nt34H
Tackling The Federal Job Search Process – October 14th • at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Zoom
Interested in government jobs? Did you know that applying for federal jobs is a totally unique process? Come to this panel to learn from subject matter experts on how to successfully search and apply for federal jobs. Learn what federal agencies are looking for so that you can market yourself appropriately optimizing your federal resume for success.
Zoom link: https://go.unc.edu/Jf4y5
Employer Meetup: Standout on Handshake – October 25th • at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Zoom
Did you know that employers are searching for candidates for jobs and internships on Handshake? In this meetup, learn key tips on how to maximize Handshake by speaking directly with employers. We will discuss what to include in your Handshake profile, how to search effectively for jobs and internships, and where to find information about upcoming employer events. By the end of the session, you will be ready to update your Handshake profile and apply for positions!
Zoom link: https://go.unc.edu/k9RNg
Grad School 101 – October 27th • at 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM • Zoom
Are you considering graduate or professional school after the completion of your undergraduate Carolina experience? If so, UCS is here to assist you in this decision-making. Weigh the pros and cons of continuing your education immediately after undergrad while exploring the benefits of a gap year. Attend this workshop to gain understanding of the role that GPA, entrance exams, and experiential learning plays for different programs in order to set yourself up for success in your short-term and long-term career planning.
Zoom link: https://go.unc.edu/t3MHx
October & November Virtual Fairs - We encourage students to participate in our Prepare for the Fairs series, virtual career education workshops, and schedule 1:1 Career Coaching via Handshake prior to the fairs.
Mid-Semester Career & Internship (All Majors) Fair – October 26th • at 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Handshake
This fair brings together employers who are primarily seeking to fill Summer Internship and Full-Time Job roles with students from ALL MAJORS including Humanities, Social Sciences, and STEM majors. This event is open to ALL UNC majors which include: Business, Communications, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Military Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Women's Gender, and Sexuality Studies, African American Studies, Romance Languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian), Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Library and Information Sciences, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Finance, Operations, Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Sales, Real Estate, and more!
Registration for this fair will open October 11th at 12:00 A.M.
Click here for event details.
NC Graduate & Professional School Information Fair – October 27th • at 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Handshake
The 2021 Virtual Fall NC Graduate & Professional School Fair (hosted by Davidson College, N.C. State, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Wilmington & Wake Forest University) is an opportunity for students to network with graduate and professional school admissions representatives. There will be an opportunity for one-on-one chats with representatives, group information sessions, or a combination of the two, as selected by each program. With this event as a consortium event, slots will be limited, and students are encouraged to RSVP with their programs of choice to secure a time to connect.
Registration for this fair will open October 4th at 12:00 P.M.
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NC Law School Information Fair – November 3rd • at 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Handshake
The 2021 Virtual Fall NC Law School Fair (hosted by Davidson College, N.C. State, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Wilmington & Wake Forest University) is an opportunity for students to network with law school admissions representatives. There will be an opportunity for one-on-one chats with representatives, group information sessions, or a combination of the two, as selected by each program. With this event as a consortium event, slots will be limited, and students are encouraged to RSVP with their programs of choice to secure a time to connect.
Registration for this fair will open October 4th at 12:00 P.M.
Click here for event details.
NC Masters and Doctoral Career Fair – November 4th • at 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Handshake
Graduate and professional students and post docs in humanities/social sciences and STEM fields are cordially invited to participate in this virtual event put on by six North Carolina institutions (Duke, N.C. State, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, and Wake Forest University. This event is not intended for MBA students.
Click here to register.
Peace Corps Virtual Workshops – Contact peacecorps@unc.edu for questions.
Ask Me Anything: First-Generation College Student to Peace Corps Volunteer – October 5th • at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM • Zoom
Discover the benefits of Peace Corps service from first-generation college students who served as Peace Corps Volunteers. Join us to learn about their pathways to joining and the challenging, rewarding and inspirational moments from their service. Ask questions about service and gain tips to guide you through the application process.
Click here to register
Peace Corps Panel: Serving as a Female – October 12th • at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM • Zoom
Hear stories from female returned Peace Corps volunteers. Learn about the challenging, rewarding and insightful moments of their Peace Corps service. Ask questions about service and gain tips to guide you through the application process.
Click here to register
Peace Corps Panel: Serving as a Black American Overseas – October 19th • at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM • Zoom
Discover the benefits of Peace Corps service from Black Americans who are returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Join us to learn about challenging, rewarding, and inspirational moments from their service. Ask questions about the Peace Corps service experience, and gain tips to guide you through the application process.
Click here to register
Introduction to Peace Corps: Information Session – October 26th • at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM • Zoom
Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime. Join us at this information session to learn about ways you can gain valuable experience as an undergrad to help set you apart from the crowd when the time comes to apply.
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